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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 (Topical Term)

Preferred form: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Used for/see from:
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Adult-Onset
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Ketosis-Resistant
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Maturity-Onset
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Slow-Onset
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Stable
  • Maturity-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
  • MODY
  • NIDDM
  • n: Adult-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
  • n: Diabetes Mellitus, Adult Onset
  • n: Diabetes Mellitus, Ketosis Resistant
  • n: Diabetes Mellitus, Maturity Onset
  • n: Diabetes Mellitus, Non Insulin Dependent
  • n: Diabetes Mellitus, Noninsulin Dependent
  • n: Diabetes Mellitus, Noninsulin-Dependent
  • n: Diabetes Mellitus, Slow Onset
  • n: Diabetes Mellitus, Type II
  • n: Ketosis-Resistant Diabetes Mellitus
  • n: Maturity Onset Diabetes Mellitus
  • n: Maturity-Onset Diabetes
  • n: Noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
  • n: Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
  • n: Slow-Onset Diabetes Mellitus
  • n: Stable Diabetes Mellitus
  • n: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

A subclass of DIABETES MELLITUS that is not INSULIN-responsive or dependent (NIDDM). It is characterized initially by INSULIN RESISTANCE and HYPERINSULINEMIA; and eventually by GLUCOSE INTOLERANCE; HYPERGLYCEMIA; and overt diabetes. Type II diabetes mellitus is no longer considered a disease exclusively found in adults. Patients seldom develop KETOSIS but often exhibit OBESITY.

2005 (1984)

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